Francois Duverge has sold a three-bedroom villa at Unit 4, 9 Victoria Road, Woy Woy for $985,000 via an off-market transaction, orchestrating a delayed settlement that aligned both buyer and vendor timelines.
The vendor’s brief was clear: no open homes, no professional photography, no advertising spend. Francois needed to deliver a qualified buyer from his database without any public marketing.
The buyer who needed to sell first
Francois had several qualified buyers looking for exactly this type of single-level villa. The successful purchaser was a downsizer who wanted to secure a property before selling their existing home — ideally avoiding bridging finance if possible.
“The challenge in this sale was that the buyer was looking to downsize and needed to sell first,” Francois said.
“I guided him through the process, explained his options, helped him prepare his home for sale, recommended tradespeople, and advised on presentation.”
While the buyer locked in the purchase of the Woy Woy villa, Francois worked behind the scenes to prepare their property for market. Once launched, it sold after the first open home.
Coordinating the settlement timeline
The key to making both transactions work was timing. Francois negotiated a delayed settlement on the Woy Woy villa, allowing the buyer’s property sale to complete first.
“The beauty is that the purchaser’s buyer also agreed to a delayed settlement, allowing both transactions to settle simultaneously,” Francois said.
The vendor was delighted with the outcome — particularly as she watched the market soften in the months following the sale.
“She’s even happier with the outcome as she watched the market soften after the sale,” Francois said.
“She didn’t have to pay any marketing and got a good price. Seeing the market going down, she’s over the moon.”
The Woy Woy market
Woy Woy is an established riverside suburb on the Central Coast, combining older cottages and brick homes with newer infill housing and waterfront apartments. The area offers local shops, cafés, railway access and walking distance to Brisbane Water and surrounding bushland. House medians sit around $1.10–$1.12 million, while unit medians are approximately $801,500–$810,000.
The property is a single-level villa with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage, located about 100 metres from Woy Woy Public School, sat right in this sweet spot of the two medians.
What this means for future sellers
Francois has clear advice for anyone looking to buy before they sell.
“Preparation is key,” he said.
“If you’re looking at securing a property first, let’s get yours ready to go to market in case we find the right property for you. Let’s get a contract for sale ready, let’s get the property presented nicely, and let’s get photos ready. The moment you find something to buy, we’re in a position to launch your property straightaway with the push of a button.”
About the Agent
Francois is a results-driven professional with over 20 years of international sales experience, known for his integrity, negotiation skills and commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes. He takes pride in understanding each client’s unique goals and delivering a seamless experience built on trust and clear communication. A proud family man, Francois enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters and embracing the outdoor lifestyle. Visit Francois’s website for more information or call Francois on 0487342467.